Utah Admin. Code R156-61-403 - Continuing Education

(1) Under Section 58-61-306, continuing education (CE) requirements for renewal or reinstatement of individuals licensed or certified under Title 58, Chapter 61, Psychologist Licensing Act are established in this section.

(2) During each two-year renewal cycle commencing on October 1 of each even-numbered year:

(a) a psychologist, including a certified prescribing psychologist or a certified provisional prescribing psychologist, shall complete at least 48 hours of continuing education;

(b) a certified psychology resident shall complete at least 24 hours of continuing education; and

(c) a licensed school psychological practitioner shall complete at least 48 hours of continuing education.

(3)

(a) If an individual first becomes licensed during the two-year renewal cycle, the individual's required number of continuing education hours shall be increased or decreased proportionately according to the date of licensure.

(b) The Division may defer or waive continuing education requirements as provided in Section R156-1-308d.

(4) Continuing education under this section shall:

(a) have an identifiable clear statement of purpose and defined objective for the educational program that is directly related to the practice of a psychologist;

(b) be relevant to the licensee's professional practice;

(c) be presented in a competent, well-organized, and sequential manner consistent with the stated purpose and objective of the program;

(d) be prepared and presented by individuals who are qualified by education, training, and experience; and

(e) have records of registration and completion available for review.

(5) Credit for continuing education during each two-year renewal cycle shall be recognized as follows:

(a) unlimited hours for continuing education completed in blocks of time of not less than one hour in formally established classroom courses, seminars, or conferences;

(b) ten hours for teaching in a college or university, teaching continuing education courses in the field of psychology, or supervising an individual completing the experience requirement for licensure as a psychologist;

(c) at least six hours in ethics and law;

(d) A maximum of six hours for clinical readings directly related to practice as a psychologist;

(e) A maximum of 18 hours for internet or distance learning courses that include an examination and a completion certificate, and are recognized by the A PA or a state or province psychological association; and

(f) A maximum of six hours for regular peer consultation, review, or meetings if the licensee has properly documented that the peer consultation, review, or meetings meet the requirements of Subsection (4).

(6) A licensee shall maintain documentation sufficient to prove compliance with this section, for a period of two years after the end of the renewal cycle for which the continuing education is due.

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Utah Admin. Code R156-61-403

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2025-12, effective 6/5/2025